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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24
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dunes III. Beggs & Company, brick
manufacturers have purchased the plant
Of tho z. p. PiSAsis Foundry Company,
at Eleventh and Heald streets and viii
take possession on March 25th next. The
buildings will bo adapted for the purpose
of manufacturing terra Gotta sewer pipes,
architectural terra Gotta and fire proof
materials. The firm has been making
architectural terra Gotta for some years
but they now propose 10 extend this
branch of their business over a wider
field. They have ordered thousands of
dollars worth of valuable machinery from
Wellsboro, Ohio, for that purpose. The
machinery used in such plant is not
made in the east. The Pickels Foundry
Company has secured site about two
blocks above its present location, where
it will erect suitable buildings and con-
tinue the foundry business. The lumber
is ready and work ON the new structure
will be begun at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Bids for an ice-pier at Marcus Hook
were opened in Philadelphia yesterday
week and were as follows Ira Lunt, New
Castle, $T.135- 60; American Dredging
Company, Philadelphia, $S,371; George
Z: Eyre, $40, 0,8S7.50; Leiper & Lewis,
Chester, $1l, ,892; Frank Pidgeon Dredg.
ing Company, $12, ,725; Duncan Gillies,
Baltimore, $lS, ,801 so; Francis h. Smith,
$l5,68l.50. The bid of Ira Lunt was
recommended to the war department for
acceptance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Laura Walker, aged 10 years, student
at the State Normal school at West Chester,
Pa, died at her home near Milltown, In
MIL Greek hundred, on Thursday, of pneu-
was buried Sunday In the cemetery
connected with the White Clay Creek Pres
oytertan Church. Jacob Rubencame, who
died at his home ar Miiltown, on Tuesday
week, was buried in the cemetery of the
White ClaV Greek Presbyterian Church
and a large concourse of people followed the
remains to the grave.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

special correspondenceof Gazette and journal
PRESTON, Nd, March IS.--walter
Blades, ayoung farmer, aged 26 years,
residing IN Williamsburg district, Dor
chester county, Nd, died on Monday
evening OF lockjaw, resulting from cut
ting one o. his feet three weeks ago with
an axe. Jhe injury progressed favorably
Tor nearly two weeks before the fatal
disease sci in. BE leaves a wife and one
child.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24
Another CentenarInu.

Nancy Polk, well. l.known colored
woman of McCannon's Church, Mill
Greek hundred, who was commonly con-
sidered to be some years over 100, died
Thursday morning. Nancy was slave
on the Andrew Runnell property of that
neighborhood in ante-bellum times. The
deceased owned property in land and was
held in some esteem in the locality. Fu-
neral services will be held at McCannon's
Church by the Rev. Mr.. Giles Sunday af-
ternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Mary @ Hebb, the elder of the two
ladies' who have conducted private
school for girls in this city for
number of years. died Fri
day of consumption. She was the
elder OF the two sisters, who came 10 this
city from the eastern shore Of Mary land.
They started school on Tat
nall street above Tenth, then
moved to Market street below
Ninth and afterward to the south east
corner of Ninth and West streets, where
they remained until they occupied their
large and handsome new school at Penn
sylyania avenue and Franklin streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

The family and friends OF John Marsey of
Red Lion hundred, gave hin,uR surprise on
Wednesday night week In honor Of his list
birthday. About go persons were present,
Mr.. Marsey has lived In New Castle county
for Al years. Mrs. j. Il. George, also Of
Red Lion hundred, was given a similar sur
prise by her children and Grandchildren
on Thursday evening, 1t being, her 55th
birthday. She was presented with a gold
ring by her husband and children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24
Delaware Graduates.

Miss Carrie Purnell, daughter OF
William Il. Purnell, ex president of Del.
aware College, and Miss Kate Williamson
of Newark, are among the graduating
Glass Thursday OF the Women's Medical
College at the Academy of Music, Phila.
delphia,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Commander P. F. Harrington, U. S.
N, head of the department of seaman.
ship, naval tactics and naval construction
at the United States Naval Academy, An.
napolis, Nd, treated the subject OF in.
Simultaneous instruments for showing
speed of vessels at any moment before
the last session of the United States Ma.
val Institute, held at Annapolis. Com
mander Harrington is brother to Austin
Harrington, ESQ.,, of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Mother Catherine Euphemia, superioress
OF the order of the Sisters of Charity In The
United States, died Friday morning at
Mount st. Joseph's Academy, Emmitsburg
Md, In the list year OF her age. Mother
Euphemia was daughter of Peter Blenkin-
sop, the only Catholic bookseller in Balti-
more In 1875. At the age of 10 years Niles
Bienkinsop entered the order, and q few
years afterward became a professod sister.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

FnEpERIcK, Nd, March 18.-The barn
Of Thomas r. Jarboe, In this county, was
destroyed by fire last night with 1000
busheis Of wheat, 1000 bushels OF corn,
and farming Implements. Damage,
S5, ,000; insurance, $S $500. The fire is
supposed to have been incendiary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

James L. johnson of this city, has
leased the Allen House, Ohristiana, owned
by John Mealey, and will take possession
March 25,h. The house is the oldest
bostelrie in the State and under the man
aRement of Mr.. johnson will doubtless
be one Of the most popular public houses
IN the county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24
swaiIowoa saIphnse Of xlno.

John Cameron, a wealthy and influential
farmer, residing near Sylmar, Ninth district
ot Cecil county, Md, ts dangerously III. A
zinc In mistake for salts. The poisonous
drug acted as an emetic, the quantity taken
being too large to prove fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

John W. Smith steward of the Clayton
House will sever his connection with that
hostelrie on Saturday next to accept the
stewardship of one Of the steamers Of the
Old Dominion Line plying between Nor
folk, Va. and New York
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24
John b. Roach sncceedr nj. ra,hsr

The Board Of Directors OF the Delaware
River Iron ship-building.and Engine Com
pany at Chester, Pa, on Thursday elected
John B. Roach president and william Parker
secretary and treasurer. Appropriate reso-
lutions relative to the death OF John Roach
were passed. Operations will be pushed
rapidlyin the yard on the present contracts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24
olaauase Or PhnrmnOr.

J: A. Sangston of this city was Rradu.
ated from the Pennsylvania College Of
Pharmacy, Philadelphia, Thursday. The
class numbered 10 and the commence cement
exercis we're held in the Chestnut Street
OneH iouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Elmer Collins Of Mill Creek, recently
appointed constable of that hundred,
filed his bond with the levy court Thurs
day morning and it was approved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Augustus Sipp, 81 years old, apparently
insane, committed suicide Thursday
morning, by shooting himself in the head
in q room in the Ridgway House, Phila-
delphiR.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Bishop Curtis has appointed Father
Flynn as assistant to Father Kelley, the
new pastor TO st. Mary's Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Charles Frederick Nichols of Delaware
was graduated an NJ. D., Friday from
the University Of Maryland, at Baltimore,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Lewis P. Campbell has again leased
Woodland Beach and will dispense hospi-
talities to visitors there during tho coming
season,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Two shocks Of earthquake were fell
Thursday at Quemados ON the Island OF
Cuba.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-03-24

Letters of credit-I o y.-Dans
Uille Breeze.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21
ALUcKY MERCHANT.
Two Portions of A $3.50. 900 Lottery Prise
Won Here.

Two Portions Of A s15o.ooo Lottery Prise
Won Here.
San Francisco. tCal) Call. April 10
At one of the tables in a commercial lunch
room on Pine Street, group of business
men were gathered yesterday over their
Heard about the luck of one of the Dam
old chap who had made a fortune in the
hardware business.
No" said the the other in a breath.
"You don't say SO r exclaimed red faced
gentleman who had built a mansion on
and oils. (which one was it, Sol?"
swered the hardware capitalist.
"IhatS joe" observed several of the
company. and then they determined to try
their own luck in the next drawing.
on Sansome street between Bush and SUIT
ter. A Cal reporter found the fortunate
Joseph in his office at tire back part of the
made no concealment of the fact that the
March drawing at New Orleans made him
5000 richer. About week before it &C.
Cured he bought two tickets from persna-
place. One of them happened to be mum.
bered &C, 551 and this number drew the first
capital prize of $4,000. Joseph Damien
one-tenth of that amount and received his
money through the London, Paris and
American bank of this city. His firm is
well known here and in SanDiego and Val
lejO, where the brothers have stores.
Another local holder of q One-tenth coup
on with the same number received his prize
of $4,000 through Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
bank of this city. but he is averse to having
his name disclosed and it has not trans
pred.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

I'm pregnancy, " Fayorite Prescription"
is "mothcrs cordial" relieving nausea.
weakness of stomach and other distressing
It's use is kept up in the latter months OF
CESSATION, it go prepares the system for de-
livery as to greatly lessen. and many times
almost entirely do away with the sufferings
of that trying ordeal.
~Eavorite Pre.cripsi OH, p when taken
In connection with the use of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery: and small laxa-
tive doses of DIR. Pierce's Purgative Pellets
Little LIVER Pills, cures Liver. Kidney and
removes blood taints, and iabolishee can
cerous and ecrofulous humors from the
system.
medicine for women sold, by drugeists.
under . positive guarantee, from The
manufacturers, that II will give eatisfac-
ton in cvcry case, or money will be re-
FUNDED. Tbs guarantee nas . been printed
Red out for many years. LARGE bottles
~ Send ten Sente in stamps for pr.
pssss5 On Slsssss aiS q Va ''s ~
h ~ MAIN etsest nrYFAxMt n, =,
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cures nausea, eakness Of stomach. indi-
gestion, bloating and eructations Of nas.
As q soothing and strengthening
ncrvlmc, Favorite Prescription is un:
equalled and is invaluable In al!aytng and
subduing nervous excitability, irrttability,
exhaustion, .prostration. hysteria. spasme
commonly attendant upon funcfionai and
organic disease of the womb. IL INDUCES
refreshing sleep and relieves mental anx-
iety and dependency.
Dr. Plercc,s EavOr1tc Prescription
In q legitimate medAetncs carefully
compounded by an experienced and ekillful
physician, and adapted to w0man's delicate
Organization. It is purely vegetable IN its
enects in any condition Of the system.
1Favoriec Prescription = e 2 Poss:
obstinate cases OF leucorrhee. or !" vhitee, !"
excessive flowing at menthly periods. pain.
full menatruation, unnatural suppressione,
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OF the Womb, Inflammation. pain end len-
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terpal hSat.f a.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21
A Modest Newspaper Man.

Of all the modest newspaper men at
the Capital city of this great and glo-
Gus republic of ours" Macfarland, of
The PHILADELPHIA Record. probably is
entitled to the cake. and of him the fol-
lowing little story is told: On one &C.
casion he was going to country town
in an open stage, the driver of which
was a garrul6us old fellow, and the
other passengers two old maids and Il
little girl. Mac being on the seat with
the DIR yer. One of the ladies was an
effected, overnice kind of female, who
liked TO talk, and she kept the driver
busy She was dilating upon the adj
vantages of C ty life:
.And then, besides all this" she
snid, things are SO much cheaper in
the city"
Yes M" repl'e ed the driver.
''Wby. only yesterday l saw hose
sold in Il store tor % cents that would
cost so in the country"
This was q poser. and it was followed
by q period of silence, broken by the
little girl. who remarked:
t'Say. auntie, what is hose?"
.'Sh-sh," said the aunt, shaking her,
and the child became silent for min
ute. and the aunt began to talk again.
..Auntie." interrupted the child.
"what is hose?'
keep still. Fannie" said the aunt.
with an angry blush.
But the oh IL wouldn't keep still.
and very shortly broke in with:
''Say, auntie, what is hosc?'
This was too much. and with q snap
the aunt put her foot in it.
''Well, il you must know" she an
swered. those is stockings; but hoped
thatl would not be compelled to men
ton that word before that nice young
man on the front seat
1t is needless to say that Mac fell out
of the stage. and was not restored to
Consciousness for upward Of some time.
Washington Critic.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21
LegaI-Tender Subject.

'.My- dear sir,..' said a pompous credi-
ttor to dunning collector, II believe
you turned your conversation on lucrs
-money-in short. Q dollar-a dollar,
sir; a tender subject"
Yes, exactly" replied the dun; s.in
taat q lsRal'seader snhjeet, toA,"sv
fyiesqo hSdeer'
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Mr.. Feldwisch, dairy commissioner for
the State. will issue his proclamation to the
evil-doere In butter In the next few days.
Prosecutions for violation will be the order
Of the future.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

March, 1882, Rev. l.. N. st. Onge, p. p.
Indian Missionary, Glen Falls, N. Y,
wrote: "a single application of St. Jacobs
Oil relieved me of rheumatism" October
20, 1885, he writes again: at cured me
fhon
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Sarah Bernhard is always spelling for a
fight, and when there is nobody else to
fight with, she stands before glass and
calls herself bad names, in choice French.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Backache. Lame Back, rheumatism
USE CARTER's SMART WEED AND BELLA
DONNA PIAsrERs
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

An old skin flint was looking for fur
nished room-"What will you charge me
for this one for week?' he asked. aThir-
~ francs" ''I'll give you twenty-five"
mo, sir" "Come let me have it for that j;
the DAYS are SO short uOw.''
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

3 months treatment for Soc. PisO's Rem
edy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

The Amer of Afglanistan denies the re.
belliOn of some OF his tribes. He says il
was mere election row.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

The convicts in the Boston penitentiary
have struck on beans, and the warden is in
a quandary to find something else for them
to eat, as nothing can be found at the hub
except brown bread and beans.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Particular Smoker (who has become
Won't you try one of these, sir? You'll
find 1t smokes well.'' Neighbor--.'Pm
obleeged ter yer" puts it in his pocket
and kaenS on smnkinr1
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

who is suffering from ailments peculiar to
her sex, dreading to go to physician, but
knowing she needs medical help, will find
In DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription, the
preparation which will give her strength
and new life through the restoration of all
her organs to their natural and healthful
action. 1t is the result of many years of
study and practice by thoroughly scien-
tific physician, who has made these troubles
a speciality. To be had Of ali DRUGGISTS.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

particle is applied into each nostrl and ia agree
able. Price 80 cents at Druggtsts by mail registered
60 cts. Circulars free. ELY BROS, Druggists
Owego. N, Y,
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21
A Deceived Woman

Is the lady who uses cosmetic, face lotions,
white lead, bismuth, powders. arsenic, etc.
In the belief of enriching and identifying
ultimately destroys the skin beyond the
power Of nature to restore. Stop it! Stop
It now, and use only DIR. Harter's, Iron
Tonic, which imparts the vigOr and lowell
ness Of youth.
1t is bad enough to break party ties, but
it isn't half so embarrassing as to have them
work around under your ears.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Send 10 cents to the PR1cKLY ASH Btr-
T TER. Co, st: Louis. Mo-; and get copy of
A complete system, teaching how to
break and train horses in mild and gentle
way. requiring no elaborate apparatus,
nothing more than can be found in any
stable In the conntry-a rope and strap.
CODY,
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

"A little four..year-Old in New York Gre
ated a ripple by remarking to the
teacher of the Sunday-schoOl class: "Our
dogs dead. I'll bet tie angels were scared
when the saw him coming up the walk.
He's awful cross to strangers.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Gentleman Ito cigar dealer)--"IIave you
any Village beauties in stock; how are
lot Is an extremely fine one" Gentleman
{departing)- ''Thanks; you wrote that
they were very poor, but | am pleased to
find you were mistaken. l am the manu-
facfnrpr (SOOd-davD
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

found with the house," said the landlord
after showing all the apartments, sis the alb
sence of a bath room" sThat doesn't
make any difference at all,' replied the
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

PATENTS obtained by Louis I,agger & Co., At.
torneys. Washington. C. Estd 1864. Advice free.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21
Is Death Pain'ess..

A Philadelphia doctor, after years of care
full observation. says that our demise is as
painless as our advent to the world. This
Is certainly reassuring; yet notwlthstand-
ing these great Inducements, we still do
not court death, and shall continue to use
DR.. Pierce's infallible remedy, the "GoI den
Medical Discovery" for consumption, spit
ting of blood, shOrtness OF BREATH weak
lungs, coughs, bronchitis, and kindred at
fections of of the throat and chest. 1t is
unelualed. BY druggiStS
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

dyspepsia another from henrt disease
indifferent doctor and distinct Diseases
all only caused by
practice bills The suffering
complications medicine,
dpelng all those
misery
Il A Marvellous Mrs. F. SPRAGuE,
Il .IfHI MIS- Mich, writes II troubled
i e"ss~S eucorrllea falling the
N0nTn0Q 1 had to keep bed
DU0Ivuos / for with
-- o different physicians and
Of but lasting benefit AT last my husband
because pejdced sgains them and the doctors s said
he would Of medicines would o. try them
also 81, bottles 81 the Dseoyefy for
Fayori5e and have been sound woman for four
troubled In the and she cured herself in sho
hnve had to take medicine for almost
years.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

JOHN E. SEGAR, of MIlenbccE. Va, writes
500 Wifi With n m sssn sns is i've s al 'ns ss
THROWN Away
during the they had been praccng her..
Mrs. GEORGE HERGER. of Westfetd, N. T..
TIE GREATEST
EARTHLY Book S.G ;, 81
nine months without receiving benefit
he Fnvorite Prescription is the greatest earthly boon to
prinuw
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

THOSE COMPLAINING of Sore Throat OF
cHrAL TRocHEs. The effect is extraordi.
nary, particularly when used by singers
and speakers for clearing the voice. Price
25 cts
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Many times call their family physicians suffering
another from liver or kidney disease from
for which he presSE biz pills and potions them to
Patient gets better but BY of the delay
distressing symptoms and nsttng comfort instead OF proong
= 67 Mrs. +. +. MORGAN, of No. u Lexington 81,
PNYX1EIAuS BOSTON, Mass, Five
n dreadful troubles
FAILED Having exhausted the skin Of three ply,
weak I could with difficulty the
taking Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription and
the his Common Sense
Medical Adviser commenced to In three
months perfectly and have trouble
letter family briefly mentioning how
health had been restored offering the full particulars
rsle for rsDu have received over four Hundred letters
earnestly advised likewise great
had the PRESCRIPTION
fully plainly therein
much bette air
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Small Size. small Dose, Small Price.
Strong points in favor of CARRIERS LITTLE
LIVER PILLS.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21
RHEUMATISM CURED!

rheumatism, Neurnlxla, bladder and Kid
Iry mi.e..e cured ~ Dr.. ER4M rs RHEU.
A1TIC SPECIFIC Guaranteed 10 CURE or money
refunded. Take no other medicine, For sale by all
Druggists One Dollar for large bottle. Reference,
anyone In st. Joseph, Missouri. Information free.
DR. A v. Ban.'s Medicine Co.,
Saint Jose phi, Missouri.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

s% PIT rs' rssHT fs"Ts thar %e
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

| Boston Mother-"O, yes. all my daugh-
tiers are in society now. Myyoungest came
out last week" Chicago Woman-"We say
| has she made mash Yetn' -
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Wife Ito husband)-"Why is young
Tompkins called a good fellow by his
friends?" Husband-Because he IS always
gOOd-natured and pleasant, can tell story
well, spends his money freely, and shame
fully neglectS his familyn
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Take one of Carter's Little Liver Pills af-
ter eating; it will relieve dyspepsia, aid di-
gestion, give tone and vigor TO the system.
worth living
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

An eleven-year-old colored girl at Wash
ington, recently ate seventeen hard boiled
eggs. The eggs soon became very restless,
death ever since
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21

Mems Rubber Boots, $500; Mems Doug
las shoes, 500; 1.-THE best made for the
money at d. X. Cross II Co.'S, 1852 Lari-
mer St. Denver. One ticket to grand
Everett Piano drawing with each 81 90 pur-
chase,
Crystal River current., 1887-05-21
800
THROWN Away.

The 'FavOrite Prescription
poor suffering women"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-21
4 l,end Wan Found .

PALESTINE, Texas, sept, 2O.-This
morning, a boy, coming along the
tack of the International and Great
Northern railway discovered on n
lr dye aquartcr OF mile from the
city the hesdless body of John Trainer
formerly machinist in the
shops here and latterly employed
At Dillery ~ Sons iron foundry. The
head of the man was found some dis
lance from the body. and the body
aud legs were iamned down between
the trustlc. There Is suspicion about
the manner of Trainers death. JUS
tice Watts found the head bruised in
sucha way a, to give color to the the
Dry OF foul play, heightened by the
fact Ae nwas known to have drawn
$50 YESTERDAY Trainer WAS about 80
years old. aud is said to
have had some domestic troubles
II is not known whore his wife lives,
but he received letter addressed in
a womsn's hand two day ago. and
Yesterday he cot clearance papers
from the company and announced
his intention Of leaving town last
night. One theory is that he killed
himself by falling upon the track, and
deliberately going to sleep upon II.